PROJECTS UP TO 2,000m2 AWARD

This category is for projects up to 2,000m² and covers all award categories; corporate, commercial, fit out and refurbished/recycled workplaces.

NATIONAL WINNER

Argent - 4 Stable Street, London

This project is the perfect representation of Argent’s ambition to achieve excellence in all that it does. Stable Street provides a tangible demonstration to partners, customers and stakeholders as to the developer’s values, attributes and capabilities. The highest levels of quality design and construction techniques have been applied to the fit out of the Grade II listed former train shed, which sits within one of London’s most important regeneration projects. The input, although robust, has benefited from the application of a light touch. Whilst over the period of the development the organisation has grown from around 20 members of staff to more than 100 people, through the individuality that the scheme has created the ethos and qualities of the company have been retained. This building is a brilliant showcase both for Argent itself and for its Kings Cross project. The individual spaces, whether it be the marketing suite, the open plan areas, the cosy living room or the staff kitchen - which incorporates the essential large kitchen table - are tied together beautifully. The terrace, surrounded by a herb garden, affords great views back onto Granary Square and is perfect for overseeing the King's Cross development. The office space is exemplar, providing an inspirational and creative working environment. The transparent client meeting rooms are clustered around an inviting exhibition and event space. The light and open desk areas on first and mezzanine levels contrast the warm textured warehouse feel of the extension. The design delivers the correct balance of old and new, with the contemporary finishes reflecting the industrial heritage of the building and complementing the historic elements of the retained Victorian facade. Environmentally the project had huge ambitions, with its sustainability credentials embedded firmly into the blueprint of the design. By setting out these aims clearly from the outset great success has been achieved, and it is the first project to achieve a BREEAM ‘Outstanding’ rating for a fit out. The new building is a milestone in the evolution of the Kings Cross regeneration and embodies everything that Argent aspires to deliver at this and all its other developments.

PROJECT DETAILS

Client:

Argent (Property Development) Services LLP

Architect:

MoreySmith

Owner:

King's Cross Central Limited Partnership

Interior Designer:

MoreySmith

Occupier:

Argent (Property Development) Services

M&E Engineer:

GDM

Project Manager:

AECOM

Structural Engineer:

Michael Hadi Associates (MHA)

Quantity Surveyor:

AECOM

Contractor:

8Build

Brief Consultant:

Workplace Consultant - FiD

Agent:

BREEAM Consultant-Grontmij

REGIONAL WINNERS

Scotland

The Judges commented that the UK Green Investment Bank and their designers have created a calm and pleasant workplace within Atria One in Edinburgh. The team maximized the inherent spectacular panoramic views over the distant Firth of Forth and in closer proximity the city skyline and Edinburgh Castle. The use of branding, colour, technology and staff engagement creates a very positive environment for the enjoyment of the occupiers and gives GIB a pride in showcasing their operation to Ministers of State and visiting dignitaries.

PROJECT DETAILS

Client:

UK Green Investment Bank

Architect:

Michael Laird Architects

Owner:

City of Edinburgh Council

Interior Designer:

Michael Laird Architects

Occupier:

UK Green Investment Bank

M&E Engineer:

KJ Tait Engineers

Project Manager:

JLL

Structural Engineer:

Halcrow Group a CH2M HILL Company

Quantity Surveyor:

JLL

Contractor:

GHI Contracts

Brief Consultant:

JLL/ Michael Laird Architects

Agent:

Montagu Evans

Midlands

The project had high ambition: flexibility of let size, generous shared facilities, high thermal mass, mixed mode ventilation, rainwater harvesting, and a site viewing platform all contribute to this project punching well above its weight. The building’s unique arrangement has resolutely met the developer’s objective for this office to start a wider process of place-making, setting the project out amongst this year’s entries.

PROJECT DETAILS

Client:

Urban & Civic

M&E Engineer:

Couch Perry & Wilkes

Owner:

Urban & Civic

Structural Engineer:

Pringuer-James Consulting Engineers

Project Manager:

Buro Four

Contractor:

Kier Eastern

Quantity Surveyor:

Exigere

Developer:

Urban & Civic

Architect:

Allford Hall Monaghan Morris

Agent:

Savills

Interior Designer:

Allford Hall Monaghan Morris

London and the South East

Argent - 4 Stable Street, London

With outstanding green credentials, Stable Street is the location for an exemplar office environment. The transparent client meeting rooms are clustered around an inviting exhibition and event space. The light and open desk areas on first and mezzanine levels contrast the warm textured warehouse feel of the extension, accommodating a kitchen, a cosy living room space and terrace surrounded by a herb garden with great views back onto Granary square, perfect for show casing the King's Cross development.

PROJECT DETAILS

Client:

Argent (Property Development) Services LLP

Architect:

MoreySmith

Owner:

King's Cross Central Limited Partnership

Interior Designer:

MoreySmith

Occupier:

Argent (Property Development) Services

M&E Engineer:

GDM

Project Manager:

AECOM

Structural Engineer:

Michael Hadi Associates (MHA)

Quantity Surveyor:

AECOM

Contractor:

8Build

Brief Consultant:

Workplace Consultant - FiD

Agent:

BREEAM Consultant-Grontmij

South West, Thames Vally & South Wales

Barclays Bristol, Bridgewater House, Finzels Reach, Bristol

The creation of new client meeting facilities, branding opportunities and a new collaborative working environment was to enhance staff retention and allow each business to meet their recruitment and revenue targets by attracting new clients and staff. The scheme meets this requirement and impressed the judges with its high quality working environment.